Bakersfield, CA
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The bombers used in strikes on Iran have returned to the United States following a probe into a planned attack on RAF Fairford, as President Trump weighs further options against Tehran.
Amy Swan · October 4, 2026

The defensive tackle, sidelined for the first four games of the season, scooped up a fumble and ran 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the Trojans' win at the Coliseum.
Amy Swan · October 4, 2026

A proposal reintroduced Sept. 8 by Rep. Mark Takano and Sen. Bernie Sanders would lower the point at which overtime pay begins from 40 hours to 32 over several years, without cutting pay or benefits.
Amy Swan · September 25, 2026

California's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.
Amy Swan · September 25, 2026

Arizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.
Amy Swan · September 13, 2026

Daysi Garcia, who found direction through boxing as a young adult, now runs youth programs that pair training with mentorship, court advocacy and college guidance.
Amy Swan · May 28, 2026
Across America

State and city leaders marked the start of a mixed-income project in Kalihi-Palama that will replace the aging Honolulu complex with more than 2,400 homes in 10 towers.
Camila Rodriguez · October 23, 2026

Internal Academy District 20 emails show a football coach declined to play Parker's Lutheran High School over alleged racist conduct, even as the district's public explanation cited only staffing.
Arjun Patel · October 23, 2026

More than 3,000 spectators watched 24 teams race homemade chariots near Memorial Union on Oct. 17, with a crib-themed entry from four Madison men winning the $1,500 prize.
Mariana Delgado · October 23, 2026

The Badgers moved to 6-6 after a 6-1 win over Pennsylvania in Madison and a narrow loss at Middle Tennessee State, leaving them still looking for a first road win.
Ama Boateng · October 23, 2026

Both 2-4 teams head into a Monday night game in Philadelphia in a division where the Giants lead at 3-2-1 and no one has pulled away.
Chinedu Okafor · October 23, 2026

The free Día de los Muertos Street Festival returns Saturday, joined by costume, race, pumpkin-painting and trick-or-treating events across the Coastal Bend.
Valentina Cruz · October 23, 2026